Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Promoting Prostitution

I was arrested Aug 7 2007. I was filling up gas and a girl asked for a ride. I told her i was going to a park to play tennis with a friend and she said it was the direction she was going. I gave her a ride. We walked around, then cops arrested us, me for soliciting a prostitute. Later, after being booked, I have no prior record, spending the night in jail I was supposed to have court that day, they never took me to court, instead they gave me a piece of paper that said i was promoting prostitution and i was ''unconditionally released-forthwith'' from jail, no bond or bail. Now it has been 3 weeks and i have not heard anything. The case status online says closed. Am I charged with anything? Can they file charges with no evidence of me talking about money or even talking about sex at all? Dont they need proof? someone please help!!! I am a good graded college student with no prior record and I dont want to go to jail!


Asked on 8/28/07, 2:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Promoting Prostitution

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It is sad you have to spend a night in jail before they decide they do not have enough evidence to charge you. Unfortunately, the situation is usually that they do have enough evidence to charge you but just didn't get it organized in time for your hearing. Since, even if true, your case doesn't make you a "danger" to the community they were in no hurry to get your case together. I highly recommend you work with a defense attorney to check the status of your case and contact potentially witnesses immediately--maybe before the police do. If you are in my area I'd be happy to assist you.

At your service,

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Answered on 8/31/07, 1:42 pm


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